# What is Shopify Flow?

Shopify Flow is a free automation platform built directly into Shopify that allows you to create custom workflows without any coding.[ ](https://apps.shopify.com/flow)It automates tasks like order fulfillment, inventory management, tagging, and integrations with other apps and services.

**Access:** Available for all merchants

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#### How Order Editing Uses Shopify Flow

Order Editing uses Shopify Flow to create the automated workflows that control when orders are released to your external systems. These workflows ensure orders remain in the editing window before being sent to your business systems.

**The three primary Flow types Order Editing uses:**

**1. Delayed Payment Capture Flow**

* For systems that download: Orders with "Paid" status
* What it does: Delays payment capture until editing period ends
* When payment captures: Order status changes to "Paid" and system downloads it

**2. Released Tag Flow**

* For systems that download: Orders tagged with "Released"
* What it does: Waits for editing period to end, then applies "Released" tag
* **When tag applies: System sees the tag and downloads the order**

**3. ON-HOLD Tag Flow**

* For systems that download: Orders with "Unfulfilled" status
* What it does: Applies "ON HOLD" fulfillment status during editing window, then removes it
* When hold removes: Order shows as "Unfulfilled" and system downloads it

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